OR Reduction by 50% of port feeswill contribute significantly to the attempt to retention prices in ferry ticketsin view of the increases announced by the ferry from 1 May, due to the change of fuel, reiterated from the 10th Delphi Economic Forum, The Minister of Maritime and Island Policy Vassilis Kikilias.
Regarding the speedboats, he said that these vessels are already consuming this fuel, noting that from this part of the market the Ministry of Shipping awaits some significant reaction.
It is noted that due to EU environmental regulations, for the specific date or Mediterranean Sea becomes SECA (Divine emission control area) which means whatever combustible Used on ships of over 5,000 GT should only be 0.001%, which is more expensive.
“The government enables Greeks to travel to our islands”
Mr Kikilias, on the occasion of the submission of the relevant amendment to the Bulle, which provides for a 50% reduction in port fees, said that the Ministry of Shipping, despite the fact that for some is misunderstood, has a social sign and when there are needs, they also push changes in changes and reforms. He stressed that indeed the climate crisis It prompted Europe to move in a certain way, stressing that by May 1, shipping across Europe changes the type of fuel on ships with a different mixture and more expensive.
“The government wants to protect the world and Greek society by enabling the Greeks to travel to our islands,” the minister said, describing the island’s advantage.
Vasilis Kikilias also pointed out that shipping along with his tourism It is at the moment the largest part of the Greek economy and the supply of the country’s GDP. He also said that “at the moment there are no money and there can be no populist politics and I think the government on the other hand has proven that if there are ways of cooperation, fantasy and hard work, the bar can be found that will give a signal to the market and the market for the market and the market for the market” In the ferry tickets due to the change of fuel from May 1st but also in the trade part, but not with the cruise. “
THE minister of shipping He added that PPA and PPA, after negotiations, responded immediately to the initiative to assist in this endeavor while others would follow.
“This initiative will save a significant amount and this seems to be deductible with ferry tickets,” he said, adding that “it is a first step very important by giving the market signal and will not have to wait for the tourist season and look for the average Greek family if it can take the car.” “We are currently in a balance and I want to take into account that changes in fuel are not about speedboats and so from this market part we expect a significant reaction and to note that we have other weapons in our quiver,” he added.
Referring to the municipalities he said that by the reduction of porter They will not lose, but on the contrary they will win the equal given by the Greek government to subsidies in ports for green growth and investment – and at this point he thanked the Deputy Prime Minister, Kostis Hatzidakis, which also has the responsibility of coordinating economic policy, the Minister of Energy and the Environment, Stavros Papastavrou, the Minister of the Interior Thodoris Livaneas well as the relevant Deputy Ministers of Finance, Thanos Petralia and RIS, Nikos Tsafa.
Regarding port investments he said that many of them have been stuck due to bureaucracy, but added that specific initiatives would be taken to digitize artificial intelligence and investment.
For the port body
Referring to the Port Authority, he described it as a glorious body as he said men and women offer daily and added that “if there are some” rotten fruits “this will find justice.”
“We send these people with 8 and 9 beaufort, day and night, fighting in the Aegean and now to the open sea south of Crete for the protection of human life, crime and humanitarian aid,” said Mr Kikilias, while referring to the contemporaries, ” NGOs “noting that he would go to the prosecutor’s Office.
Naval education
The Minister of Shipping addressed the forum calling young people and young people to deal with the seagoing shippingemphasizing the comparative advantages of the industry and talking about well paid jobs that young people could do for 10-15 years and make their lives and the future of their children.
He spoke of significant benefits to a young child who wants to pursue the maritime profession, stressing that ships are no longer as they used to be as much as a young person needs, from the internet and the satellite phone so he can communicate with his family every hour.
Mr Kikilias also said that in autumn the people of the shipping market, employees and the Ministry of Shipping should come up with a specific plan as discussions have kept a lot and requires a top naval education that we are looking for.
Source: Newmoney.gr